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Leslie Odom Jr

Leslie Odom Jr
Verizon Hall
Michael Krajewski, conductor featuring Leslie Odom, Jr., vocalist
Leslie Odom, Jr. rocketed to stardom with his Grammy and Tony-award winning portrayal of Aaron Burr in Hamilton. Since then, he’s released two albums. His elegant interpretation of the classics of the American Songbook make him the perfect performer to kick off the POPS 40th Anniversary Celebration. He’s said that he wants to make the kind of music Nat King Cole would make today — and he’ll do that with us. The Philly POPS backs him up in a show that spans from “Autumn Leaves” to “Unforgettable” and “Mona Lisa” right on up to tunes from that Broadway show that made him famous. He pays homage to his Broadway debut in Rent with a POPS orchestra-centric, all-strings version of “Without You”, also featuring his guitarist, Steven Walker.

Verizon Hall

9/28/2018 to 9/30/2018

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A Crazy Kind of Love

A Crazy Kind of Love
Verizon Hall
Michael Krajewski, conductor featuring Storm Large, vocalist
A mesmerizing six-foot blonde, Storm Large is a musician, actor, playwright, author, and most famous as an unforgettable interpreter of American popular music. She sold out the Kennedy Center with her debut as guest vocalist for the electric band Pink Martini and The New York Times called her “sensational” when she performed at Carnegie Hall in 2013. “I‘ve always liked the whole idea of the Rat Pack and Frank Sinatra, all those kinds of very cool atmospherics,” she has said. Storm’s Crazy Kind of Love set features tunes from “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” through “Somebody to Love” and “Forever Young”. Her sizzling interpretations of POPS classics form the perfect counterpoint to Leslie Odom, Jr.’s more mellow revue of American popular music.

Verizon Hall

11/9/2018 to 11/11/2018

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Philly Pops Jazzed

Philly Pops Jazzed
Verizon Hall
Terell Stafford, trumpet featuring Matt Gallagher, leader, The Philly POPS BIG Band
Philadelphia has a storied history with America’s musical art form: Jazz. This program visits the past — the sounds of North, South, and West Philly, and the music of John Coltrane, Stanley Clarke, and especially Philly-born Billie Holiday. This new January series will celebrate a particular kind of Philly sound — the jazz of the ’40s and ’50s with Temple University’s internationally-acclaimed jazz trumpeter Terell Stafford. Terell conducts the All-City Jazz Orchestra honor band as part the School District’s All-City Jazz Festival that’s presented by the POPS, leads the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia, and serves as Temple’s Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies.

Verizon Hall

1/18/2019 to 1/20/2019

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Pops Rock the 80's

Pops Rock the 80's
Verizon Hall
Stuart Chafetz, conductor featuring Nicole Parker, vocalist Aaron Finley, vocalist
When Stuart Chafetz conducted his “Riffer Madness” last season, the standing ovation audience wanted much more of the huge, new rock ‘n’ roll band that he had just created with The Philly POPS. He’s back with his cover of the ’80s — the decade that saw an explosion of new music and the advent of MTV! Featuring music by Michael Jackson, George Michael, Huey Lewis & The News, Blondie, and Cyndi Lauper, the set list includes Cher’s “If I Could Turn Back Time” and this program does just that. “Wake Me Up Before You Go”, a spectacular King of POP medley, “Call Me”, and “True Colors” are sure to leave us all “Addicted to Love!” Singer, TV star, and comedian Nicole Parker of Wicked fame joins Broadway’s Aaron Finley as featured vocalists.

Verizon Hall

2/1/2019 to 2/3/2019

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Uptown Nights

Uptown Nights
Verizon Hall
Byron Stripling, conductor and trumpet featuring Carmen Bradford, vocalist Ted Louis Levy, tap
Byron Stripling, who sold out his memorable Ella, Louis & All That Jazz show in 2017, is heralded as a “powerhouse trumpeter gifted with a soulful voice and a charismatic onstage swagger.” Uptown Nights with Byron Stripling is something new for the POPS — he’ll explore a magical world of song and dance popularized in the clubs of the ’40s and ’50s. Inspired by Harlem’s famed musical hot spots like The Cotton Club and The Savoy, this swingin’ night of musical sensations focuses on Harlem’s heyday — a time when Duke Ellington’s orchestra was the house band, and Cab Calloway, Ella Fitzgerald, and Ethel Waters showcased the classics! Vocalist Carmen Bradford and tap dancer Ted Louis Levy round out the package.

Verizon Hall

3/1/2019 to 3/3/2019

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Broadway "Too Darn Hot"

Broadway "Too Darn Hot"
Verizon Hall
David Charles Abell, conductor featuring Catherine Russell, vocalist Marin Mazzie, vocalist Jason Danieley, vocalist
Recently appointed POPS Principal Guest Conductor David Charles Abell has long combined his Philly roots with an international flair. Cole Porter, one of the best American songwriters, owns a legacy that continues to charm Broadway audiences today. Abell’s tribute is an original program of Porter’s best, sung by Broadway stars Catherine Russell, Marin Mazzie, and Jason Danieley. “Too Darn Hot”, “Night and Day”, and “Easy to Love” are certain to deliver the infectious Porter magic with this modern twist.

Verizon Hall

4/12/2019 to 4/14/2019

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American Bandstand

American Bandstand
Verizon Hall
Michael Krajewski, conductor featuring The Doo Wop Project, vocals
American Bandstand, produced at 4548 Market Street in West Philadelphia from 1952-1964, set the tone for the first generation of teenagers. Michael Krajewski’s original program celebrates the early years of American Bandstand before its move to LA. The program includes “At the Hop”, “The Twist”, and “Pretty Little Angel Eyes”. It will also feature a tribute to Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon, and Fabian — and that moment in time when Philly was the POP center of the world. The Doo Wop Project performs these hits from the Philly years with their unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence.

Verizon Hall

5/3/2019 to 5/5/2019

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